Island of the Blue Dolphins (1964)
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Based on the popular children's story by Scott O'Dell, this family movie tells of the true adventures of a young Native American girl. After her father is killed by a malevolent white trapper, Karana (Celia Kaye) joins her community as they leave their island home in the Pacific to live on… More Based on the popular children's story by Scott O'Dell, this family movie tells of the true adventures of a young Native American girl. After her father is killed by a malevolent white trapper, Karana (Celia Kaye) joins her community as they leave their island home in the Pacific to live on the mainland. Upon her departure, Karana realizes that her brother has been left behind. She immediately swims back to be with him and the two remain on the abandoned island. Though Karana is able to domesticate a wolf, her brother is not so fortunate with the animals and is killed by a pack of wild dogs. She is left to survive against the odds for several years before she has a chance to journey to the mainland herslelf. The adept cinematography of Leo Tover (Journey to the Center of the Earth, The Day the Earth Stood Still) greatly contributed to this outdoor adventure film as did appropriate music from prolific film composer Paul Sawtell. ~ Kristie Hassen, Rovi
- Directed By
- James B. Clark
- Genres
- Drama, Action & Adventure
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Sep 10, 1964 Wide
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Cast
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Celia Kaye
as Karana
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Larry Domasin
as Ramo
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Ann Daniel
as Tutok
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George Kennedy
as Aleut Captain
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Carlos Romero
as Chowig
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Hal Jon Norman
as Kimki
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Martin Garralaga
as The Priest
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Alex Montoya
as Spanish Captain
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Julie Payne
as Lurai
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Jon Alvar
as Tainer
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Junior
as Rontu the dog
